Definitely built with hammer and chisel.
The Lomas Rishi Cave, also known as the Grotto of Lomas Rishi, is a rock-cut cave in the Barabar Hills of Bihar, India, that was carved as a sanctuary during the Mauryan Empire in the 3rd century BC.
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It’s amazing to think that there are buildings standing today that are as old as civilization itself. Here are 15 of the oldest buildings in the world and how they survived the test of time.
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Spring blossom at the ancient gatekeepers lodge today, and the softness of a neighbouring camellia. Sarisbury Green, Southern England, UK.
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The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. It is built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near modern Lygourio. It is considered to be the most perfect ancient Greek theatre with regard to acoustics and aesthetics.
The ancient theatre was constructed at the end of the 4th century BC by the architect Polykleitos the Younger. At a maximum capacity of 13,000 to 14,000 spectators, the theatre hosted music, singing and dramatic games that were included in the worship of Asclepius. It was also used as a means to heal patients since there was a belief that the observation of dramatic shows had positive effects on mental and physical health.
Today, the monument attracts a large number of Greek and foreign visitors and is used for the performance of ancient drama plays. The first modern performance conducted at the theatre was Sophocles's tragedy, Electra. It was played in 1938, directed by Dimitris Rontiris, starring Katina Paxinou and Eleni Papadaki.
Performances stopped due to World War II. Theatrical performances, in the framework of the organized festival, began again in 1954. In 1955 they were established as an annual event for the presentation of ancient drama. The Epidaurus Festival continues today and is carried out during the summer months.
The theatre has been sporadically used to host major musical events. In the framework of the Epidaurus Festival, well-known Greek and foreign actors have appeared, including the Greek soprano Maria Callas, who performed Norma in 1960 and Médée in 1961.
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